Alaska § 11.46.520 - Criminal possession of a forgery device.

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§ 11.46.520. Criminal possession of a forgery device.

 (a) A person commits the crime of criminal possession of a forgery device if, with intent to use it or aid another to use it for purposes of forgery, the person makes or possesses        (1) a plate, die, or other device, apparatus, equipment, or article specifically designed for use in forging written instruments; or

 (2) a device, apparatus, equipment, or article capable of or adaptable for purposes of forgery.

 (b) Criminal possession of a forgery device is a class C felony.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 11.46.520 ("Criminal possession of a forgery device.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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